Civil Contractors Federation WA

03/06/2026

2026 Earth Awards submissions are due July 31, which means there are just 2 months to go!

The Earth Awards is a celebration of civil construction excellence and a great opportunity to promote your capabilities and reward your team. There's a category to suit everyone with seven project value categories from under $2 million to over $150 million, and with head contracts and subcontract works both eligible. Plus, land development projects also qualify for the Land Development Earth Award.

Finalists are honoured and winners announced at the WA Earth Awards Gala Dinner, Friday, 16 October at Crown Perth.

More information, submissions guidelines and more can be found on our website here. https://ccfwa.com.au/Earth-Awards

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

May is Budget season, and this morning over 275 members joined CCF WA for our annual State Budget Infrastructure Breakfast.

CCF WA CEO Andy Graham presented a detailed analysis of the State and Federal Budgets – giving our industry a clear picture of the infrastructure investment landscape for 2026/27 and beyond across transport, energy, water and essential services.

Board members Mairead Breen, Leon Fogliani, Jason Flowerdew and Tinus Nagel then joined a panel to evaluate key projects and programs, and discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead for our industry.

Thank you to everyone who joined us – your engagement makes this event one of the most valued on the CCF WA calendar. Most of all, thanks to our major sponsor Smith Broughton Auctioneers and supporting sponsors Directions Workforce Solutions and Geoquest Australia.

📸 Ammon Creative - Photography & Video Production

11/05/2026

Meet the 2026 WA Civil Construction Industry & Training Awards winners 🏆

On Friday night, 500 guests joined us to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the individuals and businesses who make up our industry. Our esteemed judging panel assessed 135 worthy nominees and narrowed them down to just 24, and we are proud to present them as our 2026 winners!

Certificate II Civil Trainee of the Year: Larissa Macgregor, Georgiou

Certificate II Trainee of the Year (General): Jacob Steffanoni, Structerre Consulting

Certificate IV Civil Trainee of the Year: Todd Sheavyn, Apex Utilities

Certificate IV Trainee of the Year (General): Brett Tedman, Apex Utilities

Civil Apprentice of the Year (Joint Winners): Indie Oakley, Georgiou and Lachlan Sharpe, Apex Utilities

Apprentice of the Year (General): Kaienua Pera, Melchor

Aboriginal Apprentice/Trainee of the Year: Brendon Walley, DDR Australia/RC Construction

Training Professional of the Year: Victor Cavallaro, High Risk Training Academy

Training Employer of the Year: Georgiou

Aboriginal Engagement Award: Georgiou

Communications/Engagement Professional of the Year: Joey Bal, CPB Contractors

Bid Professional of the Year (Joint Winners): Nayelly Garcia, CPB Contractors and Andy Lyon, DT Infrastructure

Civil Tradesperson of the Year: Aodhan Keane, O'Brien Civil

Supplier of the Year: Coffey Testing

Safety Professional of the Year: Georgia Hoetzel, Melchor

Plant Operator of the Year: Paul Byl, Tracc Civil

Engineer of the Year (Joint Winners): Andrew Reynalds, BMD and Jared Bodger, Ertech

Project Manager of the Year: Sandra McCagh, Busselton Civil

Administration Professional of the Year: Amy McGrigor, SRG Global

Site Supervisor of the Year (Joint Winners): Brendan Duffy, FSC Civils and Libby O'Brien, BMD

Thanks to the Construction Training Fund for providing a $500 prize to the individual Training Award winners.

Thank you to our sponsors WesTrac Cat, Acu-tech Piping Systems, AFGRI Equipment, AVIS, Australian Training Management, Civil Train WA, CJD Equipment, Construction Training Fund, DevelopmentWA, Mitsubishi Motors Australia, National Pump and Energy, NTI Limited, Public Transport Authority, Structerre Consulting, The Drug Detection Agency, and Reece Civil + Viadux.

Thank you also to our judges, event team, guests, finalists, and to everyone who submitted a nomination.

📸 Ammon Creative - Photography & Video Production

28/04/2026

Ticket sales close this Friday, 1st May ⌛

Join 500+ industry peers next Friday, 8th May at Crown Perth as we celebrate the WA Civil Construction Industry & Training Awards and announce this year's winners! It’s our industry's biggest night out – with fine dining, networking opportunities, and a buzzing dance floor thanks to live entertainment from Perth band FELIX 🎶

Don't miss it! Arrange your tickets today through Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/wa-civil-construction-industry-and-training-awards-2026

The 2026 Industry & Training Awards are presented by WesTrac Cat supported by Acu-tech Piping Systems, AFGRI Equipment, AVIS, Australian Training Management, Civil Train WA, CJD Equipment, Construction Training Fund, Mitsubishi Motors Australia, National Pump and Energy, NTI Limited, Public Transport Authority, Structerre Consulting, The Drug Detection Agency, and Reece Civil + Viadux.

24/04/2026

Your new issue of The CCF WA Bulletin is online now!

Read it here: shorturl.at/tUQXQ

Edition 1, 2026 features:
- Risk Feature: protecting your commercial position
- Civil People: Mairead Breen, Anna Massey, Nayelly Garcia
- CCF WA Member Directories 2026: Listings of every CCF WA Contractor and Associate Member (as at March 2026).
- CCF WA and National updates
- CCF WA Event photos

Plus, the CCF WA President's and CEO's columns; updates; member news and much more!

Thank you to the following members who contributed to this edition: Abaxa, ADT Australia, Altona Group, Asphaltech, Australian Training Management, Bellrock, BOYA Equipment, Brooks Mechanical, Bunbury Machinery, Bunnings Trade, Cbus Super Fund, Due, ESO Surveyors, Future Institute of Australia, Georgiou, High Risk Training Academy, HopgoodGanim Lawyers, KEE Surfacing, Kennards Hire, kwik-ZIP Spacers and Centralisers, Lavan, LH Partners, MACA, Mayday Rental, MCT Equipment, NGL Power, Oakwood Consulting, On Track Recruitment Solutions, Pinsent Masons, Pipeline Technics, Smith Broughton Auctioneers, Total Rockbreaking Solutions, Underwriting Agencies of Australia (UAA), Vogt Legal Perth, and Western Geotechnical & Laboratory Services.

21/04/2026

The 2026 Women in Civil Awards are here! Who will you be nominating?

Following the success of last year's inaugural Women in Civil Awards, we will once again present four Awards (three individual and one corporate) at our annual Women in Civil Lunch on July 16.

The Women in Civil Awards categories are:

🏆 Industry Leader, recognising ongoing achievement and commitment to excellence and equity by a woman in a leadership role in the WA civil construction industry.

🏆 Emerging Leader, recognising achievement and commitment to excellence and equity by a woman working in the WA civil construction industry, who is still relatively early in their career.

🏆 Trainee/Apprentice, recognising an outstanding woman who is currently undertaking, or has recently completed, an apprenticeship or traineeship.

🏆 Corporate Leader, recognising a company active in the WA civil construction industry that has championed gender equity and shown ongoing commitment to inclusive workplaces.

HOW TO NOMINATE:
• Navigate to the 'Women in Civil Awards' page on our website and download your chosen nomination form/s.
• Complete the form and written submission, following the instructions on the form and answering all criteria.
• Submit your nomination form, written submission, and nominee headshot or company logo (as specified in the nomination form) via our online entry form.

Nominations will close on Wednesday, 24 June.

More info & download the forms on our website (link in bio) 🔗

Pictured below: Winners of the 2025 Women in Civil Awards Mairead Breen, Abbey-Lee Johnson, Emma Moebius and Anna Massey (representing BMD).

06/04/2026

We're excited to announce the speaker lineup and opening of ticket sales for the 2026 State Budget Infrastructure Breakfast!

State Government investment in transport, energy, water and other essential infrastructure is a mainstay of WA’s civil construction sector. Our annual State Budget Infrastructure Breakfast looks at the infrastructure pipeline for 2026/27 and beyond from both the government and private sectors. CCF WA CEO Andy Graham will present a detailed analysis of the government’s infrastructure investment plans, and then a panel of industry leaders will evaluate key projects and programs, and discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead for our industry.

Speakers include:
Leon Fogliani, CCF WA President and General Manager – WA, BMD Group
Mairead Breen, Managing Director, FSC Civils
Jason Flowerdew, Managing Director, Smart Construction & Development
Tinus Nagel, General Manager – WA Premix, W.A. Limestone

Event info
Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
Time: 7:00am – 9:00am
Where: Crown Perth

CCF WA Members – email [email protected] for the link to book.

Thank you to our major sponsor Smith Broughton Auctioneers and supporting sponsors Directions Workforce Solutions and Geoquest Australia.